Purple Iris @purpleiris.bsky.social · 06/12/2025Definitely need the warmth! Cold where I live. Sorry, I have been absent. Fun Fact: The history of Greece can be traced back to Stone Age hunters. Later came early farmers and the Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations. 021
Reposted by Purple IrisKhashoggi's Ghost @urocklive1.bsky.social · 26/11/2025I'm really curious who leaked that audio. And why. 13339251315
Purple Iris @purpleiris.bsky.social · 25/11/2025Easy. Haven't had Starbucks in years. I support locally owned coffee shops. 010
Purple Iris @purpleiris.bsky.social · 25/11/2025Hi, Simon! Sorry I haven't responded. Thank you for the shout out and introducing me to some music new to me. Hope all is well with you! 140
Purple Iris @purpleiris.bsky.social · 25/11/2025FYI. This is not true. I looked it up. Pillen supports Trump and even opened up the Cornhusker Clink in McCook, Nebraska. It's unfortunate that Pillen is following Trump's lead. www.google.com/amp/s/thehil...google.comRedirect Notice 010
Purple Iris @purpleiris.bsky.social · 25/11/2025I really like this TikTok that stood out to me about several regenerative ranchers banding together to do something about what Tyson and others large corporations have done to the meat industry. This is a TikTok video-- so, hopefully it's viewable. www.tiktok.com/t/ZTrNoWCE8/tiktok.com🇺🇸 It’s finally happening — the Big 4 meat packers are under federal investigation. For decades, four corporations have controlled nearly all of America’s beef supply — squeezing out family ranchers a...TikTok video by Regenerative Rancher 🤠 000
Purple Iris @purpleiris.bsky.social · 25/11/2025There is one in Nebraska now too. Not many people happy about it. It's called the Cornhusker Clink. apnews.com/article/immi...apnews.comNebraska prison reopens as federal immigration center, aims for 200 detainees by ThanksgivingA new federal immigration detention center in rural in southwest Nebraska has begun housing immigration detainees. Gov. 044
Purple Iris @purpleiris.bsky.social · 25/11/2025It makes people on insulin pumps rethink the technology and it's reliability. What are the pump companies doing to address the issue? Do insulin pump companies consider having a manual mode (I know one does not and I am on it) to address the DexCom and Abbott issues Beta Bionics Tandem? 020
Purple Iris @purpleiris.bsky.social · 25/11/2025My insulin pump relies on either one of these cgms. I take a finger poke when in doubt. Sad to see that this is occurring and lives are being lost. There is already a class action lawsuit against DexCom. Now, another one against Abbott? 110
Purple Iris @purpleiris.bsky.social · 25/11/2025False lows-- stops insulin from being delivered. False highs can lead to too much insulin being delivered. If a person is already low-- and the cgm reads high-- this can lead to death. 100
Purple Iris @purpleiris.bsky.social · 25/11/2025Many people with diabetes rely on Dexcom and Abbott cgms to read correctly. DexCom had similar issues with their G7 sensors. The Abbott Libre now having similar issues. www.reuters.com/business/hea...reuters.com 120
Reposted by Purple IrisAllison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 10/11/2025Never forget who sold us out: Hassan King Cortez-Masto Shaheen Kaine Fetterman Durbin Rosen 24662646110655
Reposted by Purple IrisThe Associated Press @apnews.com · 10/11/2025BREAKING: The Supreme Court rejects a call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide. bit.lySupreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwideThe Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. 31289442525
Reposted by Purple IrisRon Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 06/11/2025Today, Mike Johnson will keep the House adjourned for the 94th day out of the last 106. 12 days of work in 106 days. With full pay and benefits. The senate has been working, so this is not about the shutdown. It is about avoiding a vote to release the Epstein files. 868248949336
Purple Iris @purpleiris.bsky.social · 19/10/2025Thousands show up at No Kings Protest in Omaha, NE. www.3newsnow.com/central-omah...3newsnow.comWill inflatable frog costumes make it to Omaha? No Kings protest set for SaturdayOmaha community groups plan No Kings rally Saturday at Turner Park while inflatable frog costumes sell out nationwide as viral protest symbol. 000
Purple Iris @purpleiris.bsky.social · 16/10/2025Thank you #NebraskaAppleseed. www.wowt.com/2025/10/16/n...wowt.comNebraska Appleseed files lawsuit to stop ICE facility opening in McCookNebraska Appleseed announced Thursday morning that it has filed a lawsuit to prevent the repurposing of the Work Ethic Camp in McCook into an ICE detention facility. 000
Reposted by Purple IrisAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 16/10/2025Thune: "If I were a woman I'd be talking to my doctor and not taking advice from RFK" 87794962167
Purple Iris @purpleiris.bsky.social · 16/10/2025I often wonder if Mike Johnson is also on the list? 000
Purple Iris @purpleiris.bsky.social · 06/10/2025I know many people who voted for Trump this term but also voted for Biden in 2020. I listen to them. I have used the Constitution as my fact checker each time. Many of these people don't know the Constitution. So, I give them a small book on it and say read it. It opens up conversation. 110
Purple Iris @purpleiris.bsky.social · 06/10/2025I have seen Brian, friendlyhoneybadger on TikTok. 110
Purple Iris @purpleiris.bsky.social · 05/10/2025Has anyone seen the movement on TikTok regarding the #PurpleRevolution? It is Democrats, Independents, and Republicans coming together in unity. I am wondering who is behind it and if it is legit. @aaronparnas.bsky.social are you aware of it? 4104
Purple Iris @purpleiris.bsky.social · 02/10/2025Good article from the Associated Press. The article even quotes Trump as saying all the layoffs will be Democrats. Dear GOP-- that is a mistake. It's time to stop this madness and start doing things for the people you represent. Unity first. apnews.com/article/gove...apnews.comFederal shutdowns usually don't do much economic damage. There are reasons to worry about this oneShutdowns of the federal government usually don’t leave much economic damage. But the one that started Wednesday looks riskier, not least because President Donald Trump is threatening to use the stand... 000
Purple Iris @purpleiris.bsky.social · 01/10/2025Thank you President Obama for being a voice of Democracy. Your leadership is missed. 021
Reposted by Purple IrisBrian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · 01/10/2025Are we great yet? 897174105361
Purple Iris @purpleiris.bsky.social · 29/09/2025Is this even legal? He's leading the efforts over Rubio? So, Rubio is word candy for Miller? I do not understand why Republicans are okay with any of this stuff. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...theguardian.comStephen Miller takes leading role in strikes on alleged Venezuelan drug boatsExclusive: Miller’s homeland security council has played a key part in coordinating operations, sources say 011
Purple Iris @purpleiris.bsky.social · 29/09/2025I saw this posted on TikTok-- and didn't believe it. Indeed, the QAnon Shaman is suing Trump, Musk, and other entities. He is proclaiming he is the leader of our country without being elected. This stuff just gets more strange every day. www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/phoenix...phoenixnewtimes.comQAnon Shaman says he's rightful president, sues Trump for $40 trillionIn a rambling complaint, Jacob Chansley claims DJs are spies, that the NSA stole his work for a Batman movie and more. 010
Purple Iris @purpleiris.bsky.social · 23/09/2025Great cover of a classic! Thanks for sharing. Hope all is well with you Simon! 010
Purple Iris @purpleiris.bsky.social · 22/09/2025I canceled Disney and Hulu many months ago-- because I was tired of seeing commercials after paying for their service. I stopped reading and watching ABC News because their stories were not always factual. I never had a subscription to ESPN. Even more happy now, I canceled Disney!co.me 031
Purple Iris @purpleiris.bsky.social · 19/09/2025Given all the horrible things that are happening...here is a beautiful sign of hope and transformation. A monarch in my garden🙂 010
Purple Iris @purpleiris.bsky.social · 17/09/2025I wonder if Merrick Garland signed an NDA with Trump? 030
Purple Iris @purpleiris.bsky.social · 15/09/2025We need more headline news like this - where we see unification rather than division. Where else is this happening? abcnews.go.com/Politics/col...abcnews.go.comCollege Democrats and Republicans send unified messages after Kirk’s deathSome college Democrat and Republican groups trying to turn down the temperature on discourse surrounding Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk's assassination. 021
Purple Iris @purpleiris.bsky.social · 13/09/2025Chuck Schummer has an imaginary couple he consults regularly. He even said that the "Bailey's" are pro-Trump. So, I believe Schumer talks about his beliefs by using his imaginary friends to speak for him. prospect.org/politics/202...prospect.orgA Very Bailey FarewellChuck Schumer’s imaginary friends come back to haunt him. 010
Reposted by Purple Iriskristinemarie67.bsky.social @kristinemarie67.bsky.social · 12/09/2025BRILLIANT!!! 011
Purple Iris @purpleiris.bsky.social · 12/09/2025Unfortunately, the article points Left-Wing against Right-wing. Honestly? I saw both parties speaking out against political violence. 010
Purple Iris @purpleiris.bsky.social · 12/09/2025#ABCNew spreads more hate. When will news change their tune? Republicans and Democrats agree that political hate needs to stop. How about that for headlines? How about the person who shot Charlie Kirk was not registered as Republican or Democrat? #StoptheHate abcnews.go.com/Politics/aft...abcnews.go.comAfter Charlie Kirk's killing, MAGA world mourns, but some say 'we're at war'Many in the MAGA world are mourning his loss, with some enraged and escalating their rhetoric online. 100
Reposted by Purple IrisThe Fighting Liberal Texan🌈🌊💙🦋Congress Switchboard 202-224-3121 @fightingliberal.bsky.social · 10/09/2025Washington State: Best Covid Vaccine guidelines. Washington state's new order, everyone aged 6 months and older, including pregnant individuals, can receive the COVID-19 vaccine directly from a Washington pharmacy or clinic without needing an individual prescription. komonews.com/news/local/w...komonews.comNew order from Washington state DOH reaffirms access to COVID-19 vaccineThe Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has issued a standing order to enhance access to the COVID-19 vaccine. 15122
Purple Iris @purpleiris.bsky.social · 10/09/2025OMG! I had a small white puppy named Bernie who looked like your Bernie. Mine was a Westie Poo. I miss him. Thank you for sharing and making me smile. 110
Reposted by Purple IrisMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 10/09/2025🚨 BREAKING: Charlie Kirk has been shot in the neck while speaking at Utah Valley University. This heinous and vile attack is a stain on our democracy. Violence must NEVER be the answer to political disagreements—our strength is in ideas, not bloodshed. 180088001733
